Easy, Low Carb Shrimp Scampi
Bring a taste of the Gulf right to your kitchen with this Texas Coast Shrimp Scampi! Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a buttery garlic sauce with a splash of lemon and a hint of heat, creating a dish that’s simple, fresh, and full of coastal flavor. Whether you serve it over pasta, rice, or with warm crusty bread, this shrimp scampi is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
If you are looking for a sophisticated meal to wow friends and family, look no further than this dreamy low-carb shrimp scampi! Your guests will think you’ve spent hours in the kitchen preparing a luxurious scampi that will have them raving over your culinary skills for days to come.
Scampi is an Italian-American dish that generally consists of large shrimp, lobster, or scallops, sauteed to perfection in a creamy garlic-and-butter sauce with a variety of herbs and spices, then tossed with linguine or fettuccine pasta. Shrimp scampi is a delectable dish, whether for a quick weeknight supper or a more elegant dinner party.
Ingredients
- Minced garlic
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Coarse sea salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Chili powder
- Cumin powder
- White wine
- Ground black pepper
- Parsley
- Lemon juice
- Chili powder for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter and olive oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes to your liking.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, and wine. Stir the shrimp as they cook, coating them evenly with butter and wine sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the wine cooks off and the shrimp are opaque.
- Add black pepper, parsley, and lemon juice, stirring to evenly coat the shrimp. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Sprinkle the dish with a small amount of chili powder just before serving.
If shrimp is your love language, you’ll want to try a few more of my seafood favorites. My Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, and Peppers is packed with bold flavor, Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos make quick weeknight dinners a breeze, and Shrimp Taco Rice Bowls are a fresh, fun twist on taco night.
Texas Coast Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse sea salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound medium shrimp shelled and deveined
- ½ Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ cup white wine
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Chili powder for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter and olive oil; season with salt to taste and red pepper.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, and wine. Stir shrimp as they cook, coating evenly with butter and wine sauce. Cook about 5 minutes until wine cooks off and shrimp are opaque.
- Add pepper, parsley, and lemon juice; stir evenly to coat shrimp. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with a small amount of chili powder just before serving.
- Delicious served with butter and toasted Texas toast.
Notes
Nutrition
FAQs
If stored in an airtight container, leftovers will last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Shrimp scampi does freeze well. Store in an airtight container, and it should last up to 3 months.
When reheating shrimp scampi from the refrigerator, simply place it in a covered microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time so the shrimp don’t become too tough. If reheating from the freezer, use the stovetop on low heat to slowly thaw.
Yes! Thawed frozen shrimp works just as well as fresh. Remember to be careful not to overcook to avoid a rubbery texture.
Your shrimp is ready when it is no longer transparent in the center. Do not overcook it. You’ll end up with a plate of rubber!
The Inspiration Behind This Delicious Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Texas Gulf shrimp is known as being the tastiest and most popular shrimp in the United States, so there is no question as to why Kent Whitaker and his wife Ally spent years traveling on the back roads of the Gulf Coast in search of the best seafood dishes.
Kent is an award-winning author known for his cookbooks, history books, and a few children’s books. Kent combined his knowledge and love of seafood to create the Little Gulf Coast Seafood Cookbook, from which this Texas Coast Shrimp Scampi recipe comes, so we can enjoy his recipes in the comfort of our own homes.
The Little Gulf Coast Seafood Cookbook
While the Little Gulf Coast Seafood Cookbook is small in size, there are lots of seafood recipes, as well as some sweet treats that pair well with seafood, throughout the book.
Some of the tempting recipes are:
- Southern Fried Alligator
- Coastal Crab Gumbo
- Easy Gulf Coast Shrimp Sliders
- Biloxi Beer-Battered Hot Fish Fillets
- Creole Baked Redfish with Tangy Chili Mayo
- Crab Coleslaw Salad
- Orange Kissed Cocktail Sauce
- Toasted Coconut Pineapple Smoothie
- Key Lime Cake
The book also has cooking tips and information about sites around the Gulf Coast. It’s a sweet little cookbook and would make a great gift for the beach-lover in your life. Look for it at your local bookstore or at Amazon.com.
Last Bite
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Oh my my it looks delicious and I love that colour!